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How to Set Financial Goals

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How to Set Financial Goals in 5 Easy Steps

A recent Forbes article reported that the average American has $65,100 in their savings account, but averages are skewed by outliers. A better representation of how much money Americans have in their savings account is the midpoint value, also known as the median. The median savings amount for American households is only $5,300. Setting financial goals... Read More

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Senator Durbin Blasts Chase CEO on Debit Swipe Fees
The fight over debit card swipe fees got a few notches hotter thi... Read More

April 14, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: More Jobs Added, Government Proposes Medicare Changes
Today’s top news headlines feature new proposals that would alt... Read More

April 14, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: Student Loans Exceed Credit Debt, Military Spouses Face Unemployment
Today’s top news headlines highlight growing budget shortfalls ... Read More

April 13, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: College Graduates, Fuel Prices, Consumer Spending
Today’s top news headlines feature new strategies Americans are... Read More

April 12, 2011

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Infographic: What to Do if You Get a 1099-C
If you defaulted on a debt, negotiated a reduced pay-off with you... Read More

April 12, 2011

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5 Things Not to Buy at the Dollar Store
This weekend, the San Diego Union-Tribune had an interesting stor... Read More

April 11, 2011